Chapter 535 Heartbroken

Lu Qiniang couldn't believe her ears.

Looking at her dazed look, Xiao Yan said again: "Abandoned mother, the emperor is gone."

Lu Qin's mother burst into tears.

"How can he just disappear like that? I should have gone to see him again before coming to Qiongzhou."

Lu Qiniang felt very regretful.

Because she did have such an idea at that time.

But later she was in a hurry to leave, and she knew it would be difficult for her to enter the palace, so she did not go.

I originally thought that she would return to Beijing later, and I originally thought that there would always be a chance for us to meet again, but no.

Xiao Yan hugged her, let her lean on his shoulder, stroked her back gently, and let her cry as much as she wanted.

Tears also welled up in Xiao Yan's eyes.

To Lu Qiniang, the emperor was like an elder who loved her and considered her in everything.

To Xiao Yan, the emperor is not only an elder, but also a wise ruler who appreciates him, promotes him, and tolerates him.

Regardless of the repeated mistakes he made during his youth or the original sin brought about by his birth, the emperor gave him a way out.

If it were someone else, he wouldn't know how many times he'd died.

Later, Xiao Yan was even more grateful for the emperor's care for Lu Qiniang.

"Mother," Erya advised, "You have done your best. The Emperor is grateful to you in his heart. If it weren't for you and Uncle Hu, the Emperor would have long ago—"

Haven’t these five or six years been time well earned?

To be honest, Erya doesn't have any deep feelings for the emperor.

She has always been petty.

She knew that the emperor was good to their family, but it was also the emperor who made random matchmakings and almost made her elder sister become the concubine of the sinister prince.

It was the same emperor who, simply because of his feelings for the late queen, unconditionally favored the prince.

They don’t know what kind of storms their family will face in the future.

Isn’t this also caused by the emperor’s decision?

Erya only felt sorry for her mother who was sad.

San Ya stood aside, holding a bow in her hand, her face unusually solemn.

She felt that they were a bit of an eyesore here.

But if her second sister didn't move, she wouldn't move either.

"Xiao Yan, I regret it, I regret it!" Lu Qiniang burst into tears, "Why didn't I go to see him for the last time?"

Many times in life, we think it is just an ordinary farewell, and there will be countless reunions.

Little did he know that he had seen her for the last time.

"Abandoned Mother, the Emperor knows that you are thinking about him." Xiao Yan comforted her in a hoarse voice.

In recent years, whenever Lu Qiniang brought something to the capital, there would definitely be something for the emperor and Teng Wenfu, and she never forgot about it.

During the Chinese New Year last year, the emperor also sent someone to bring something to Lu Qiniang.

It was not an obvious reward, but like an ordinary family member, he brought her some supplements.

Lu Qiniang found it hard to accept the reality. She cried for a long time and her eyes were swollen.

She hadn't felt this bad in a long time.

The last time she felt this bad was when her mother died.

More than ten years have passed, and the pain of losing a loved one has come back again.

Many elders slowly left like this, and her own life journey also inevitably came to an end.

It's so uncomfortable.

In the evening, Lu Qiniang and Xiao Yan discussed the matter of worship.

"Abandoned Mother, this news was delivered by Yun Ting via carrier pigeon, so it was at least five or six days earlier than other channels." Xiao Yan looked embarrassed. "And we are in Qiongzhou, so we got the news even later."

Without official news, they have to worship quietly.

Otherwise, it would be a curse on the emperor.

Yun Ting is too reliable now and has helped Xiao Yan a lot.

"I know." Lu Qiniang said, "Let's just say a relative passed away. Xiao Yan, I want to burn some paper money, talk to the old man, and kowtow to him a few times."

As she spoke, her tears began to flow again.

In the past twenty years, she has not received any deep and sincere care from her elders.

Therefore, Lu Qiniang always remembered the emperor's kindness to her.

That’s the emperor!

That was the emperor whom everyone in the world looked up to, but he was not at all arrogant towards her.

Even when something happened to Xiao Yan, he not only did not think of taking his anger out on himself, but also planned for his future.

——Although it was indeed a random match, who can deny the sincere heart?

Lu Qiniang almost didn't dare to think further.

Because she couldn't control her tears.

"Yes, I know the emperor is in poor health. Old Hu also said that this is his fate." Lu Qiniang burst into tears as she spoke, "But Xiao Yan, even if he died at the age of 100, I would not be able to bear to let him go!"

They are our elders.

Xiao Yan gently stroked her back, silently comforting her.

"Jiaojiao, please go out with me." Erya said to Sanya.

"What are you going out for?" San Ya didn't want to move. She was tired from running today and had already washed up and laid down. "It's the middle of the night. It's very dangerous outside."

She snorted, "You think your mother is in a bad mood and no one cares about you, right?"

Erya rolled her eyes at her, not wanting to waste words, and said directly, "Ten taels of silver, and you'll keep me company. It's too dark, and I don't dare go out by myself. I'm afraid it's not safe."

"Okay!" When San Ya heard about the ten taels of silver, she immediately sat up from the bed, threw off the quilt, and got dressed and went out. "Second Miss, just ask. I, Xiao Xingxing, will not hesitate to help you!"

Most of the time, she likes to call herself "Xiao Xingxing".

"Serve me." Erya raised her head proudly and extended her hand to her.

San Ya immediately held it up and said, "Okay, go slowly and be careful with your steps."

It is too hard to make money and too easy to spend it.

But it is not difficult to make money from her second sister.

Seize every opportunity.

Alas, there's nothing I can do about it, since she is the boss of so many people.

They were a bunch of little kids and didn't have much money, so if they wanted to buy snacks or something, San Ya would have to pay for it.

She supports such a large group of people!

It’s not easy, it’s really not easy for her, San Ya said to herself.

When it comes to making money, it depends on my second sister.

Fortunately, she has a second sister who is very generous.

This shouldn't be treated well?

"No, second sister, where are you going?" San Ya asked as she walked.

"Let's go to Shopkeeper Chai's place."

Shopkeeper Chai is the shopkeeper of Erya's current business and also her right-hand man.

Generally speaking, Erya only gave orders verbally, and left the rest of the work to Manager Chai.

This old shopkeeper, who is in his forties, was recommended by Chang Hui.

He also has a story, but now he is used by Arya and is very capable. Erya is very satisfied with him and does not ask about his past.

If it’s recommended by Chang Hui, then it must be reliable.

San Ya supported Er Ya and walked towards Manager Chai's house, taking one step forward and one step back.

On the island at night, the moonlight is fragmented by the dense treetops, and the chirping of insects all around makes the silence even more apparent.

"Second sister, what are you looking for Shopkeeper Chai for right now? It's getting dark, I'm afraid he's gone to bed."

San Ya was so curious that even ten taels of silver couldn't stop her from talking.